You can't entirely discredit a band's punk roots simply because they happened upon commercial success. Devo weren't some corporate entity, they *were* a subversive DIY unit that worked for their success, and you can't blame the band that a B-side unexpectedly launched them into platinum stardom and has thus prevented them from playing "more punk" places like bars or street corners. It may not put them on the same level as any other working punk band in their 20s, but it doesn't completely erase their history or influence.

Not trying to discredit Devo whatsoever, just not trying to deny what they are, purposeful on their part or not.

While we are at it though, what did you think of their new album/have you seen them recently? I thought they could have trimmed the fat a bit with a couple tracks, but overall was very happy with it. I saw them a little bit before the album came out. They played tight, but then all my above whining about stadium concerts.

Although "arena rock" is a label used for a separate genre of music, it seems kind of unfair to call a band such just because the venues they play change. After all, Bad Religion and the Descendents just played an arena together last month, that doesn't make them "arena rock" bands...

As far as 'Something for Everybody' is concerned, it was exactly what I expected a Devo album to be and nothing more. Nothing groundbreaking, but a pleasant offering for people who were already fans to begin with. I think it's their best since 'Oh No, It's Devo!' but not better than that or anything what came before it. Last I saw them was at a gay pride event in San Diego in 2010; I'd see them more frequently if they changed up their setlists.

Last time I saw Soundgarden, The Ramones, Rancid, and The Melvins were also on the bill. Beat that shit.
BTW, I'm semi-stoked for this... I like their new recordings, but ticket prices should be pretty outrageous.

I remember it well. I remember it being the time when all of the bands there were starting to go down hill, Soundgarden had relased down on the upside, screaming trees were touring to support "dust", Metallica had cut their hair and slowed down their songs. Rancid, Ramones and Melvins were great though!

Some great bands mixed up with some not-so-great bands in all the wrong combinations. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'd go to a QotSA/Mars Volta/Meat Puppets line-up in a heartbeat, but everything else is a deal-killer. I don't much care for those Soundgarden chaps.

Don't hate peace, don't hate music, don't hate fun, kinda hate kittens, and definately don't hate blow jobs... Don't really see the coralation to hating rush equalling the hating of (almostt) all things good and fun. Also, I have uber respect for pert as a drummer/music/songwriter, just hate the singer. Oh, and seven is my favorite number

I'm just joshing with ya, though. I may be of the opinion that Rush is the greatest living rock band since The Beatles, but I can understand why a lot of people can't get into their music and/or outright dislike it. Rush is an acquired taste.